FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Music and Wine Festival May 25-26, 12pm Sun-Mon. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford, 217-635-9900.

Clayville Spring Festival May 17-18, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Artisan demos, tours, crafts and games for kids, vendors, re-enactments, period music, food, entertainment. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 217-572-4984.

Art of Illinois Wine Festival May 17, 11am-9pm. Features 20 plus Illinois wineries and entertainment. Southwest corner of Fifth and Jefferson. 217-544-1723. Downtown Springfi eld.

Jacksonville Downtown Celebration May 17, 12am Sat. Parade, entertainment, children’s activities and more. 217-245-6884. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville.

Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival May 16-17, 6-10pm Fri, 9am-9pm Sat. Celtic-themed dance, music, food, kids area and more. Massed bands at noon and 5:30 p.m. $10, $5 age 6-12. central-illinois-celts.org. 971-5893. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

Springfield PrideFest May 17, 12-10pm. Entertainment, dancing, vendors, food and drink for all ages, children’s area. 528-5253. Downtown Springfi eld.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Poets in the Parlor May 24, 2pm Sat. Local poet Mark Flotow talks about what’s incorporated into his Sesquicentennial Civil War Series (SVWS) of poems and installation. Includes PowerPoint. Free. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.

Writing the Great American Novel May 17, 9am-12pm Sat. Three-hour writing workshop with local author Ted Morrissey. $15, $5 students. 217-502- 2570. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

PondicherryLodge/ Sherlock Holmes Society May 17, 6:30pm Sat. Discussion of A Scandal in Bohemia. 217-546-8387. sherlock.lolopop.org. 546-8387. Muggsy’s, 230 S. Mauvaisterre, Jacksonville, 217-245-0641.

SPOKEN WORD Springfield Poets and Writers Open Mic May 21, 6-8pm. Every third Wed. sign up to read some poetry, prose, nonfi ction. Listeners welcome. Food available for purchase. 217-725-9058. Robbie’s, 4 S. Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-528-1901. The Vineyard Christian Open Mic Night May 17, 7pm Sat. All believers are welcome to share their talents. 217- 871-1509. Holy Ground Coffeehouse, 304 W. Allen, 652-0423.

THEATER & COMEDY Best of the Midwest Comedy Showcase May 17, 8-9:45pm Sat. Best up and coming comedians from Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and central Illinois. $5. 217-482-5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Brook Tales by Ken Bradbury May 17, 7pm Sat. LLCC theater program.

(Also May 18 Centenary United Methodist Church 2 p.m.) Donation. 217-245-4178. Grace United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, 400 W. Morgan St, Jacksonville, 217-245-9521.

Comedian Mike Armstrong May 24, 8-9:30pm Sat. Cop turned comedian. $15. 217-482- 5233. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482-5233.

Comedian Mike Armstrong May 23, 8-10pm Fri. $15, limited seating. Call for reservations. 217-632-7068. Salem on Seventh Theater, 119 S. Seventh St., Petersburg, 217-632-7068.

La Cage aux Folles May 23-25, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. May 23-25, 30-31, June 1. Musical comedy about a fl amboyant gay couple who must pretend to be straight for one night to dupe the conservative political family of their son’s fi ance. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

Little Shop of Horrors May 17-18, 16, 8pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787.

MUSIC: GENERAL EVENTS

Bells in Motion Spring Concert May 18, 4-6pm Sun. Featuring Illinois Central College Vocal Jazz Quartet. $10-$5. 217-652-7009. Central Baptist Church, 501 S. Fourth St., 217-523-3639. Free Concerts May 18, 20-22, 25, 27-28, 15, 7pm Tue, Wed, Thu, 3pm and 7pm Sun. Thirty-minutes rain or shine. (Also tours Wednesdays, 6:30; Saturdays and Sundays every 30 minutes 2-8. Live carillon performance. $3.50- $2.75.) Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 217-546-3853. Lowder and Manning May 18, 10-11:15am Sun. Playing at Old Capitol Art Fair. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth at Adams. Silver Cross Voice Recital May 18, 2-3pm Sun. Mary Beth Tapocik, Sacred Heart-Griffi n High School senior. Caldara’s “Sebben, crudele,” Faure’s “Au Cimetiere,” and Lerner and Loewe’s “I Could Have Danced All Night.” Free. 217-787-1595. Sacred Heart Griffen Theater, 1200 W. Washington. Silver Cross Voice Recital May 17, 2pm Sat. Sacred Heart-Griffi n senior sings Pieta, Signore, Adeu, Donzellet, Panis Angelicus, He Shall Feed His Flock, Sebben, Crudele, Silent Noon, Ave Maria and Gravity. Free. 217-787-1595. Sacred Heart Griffen Theater, 1200 W. Washington.

Silver Cross Voice Recital May 23, 7pm Fri. Caroline McKenna Carissimi’s “Vittoria,” Tchaikovsky’s “The Lord is My Shepherd” and the Irish Air “Danny Boy.” Free. 217-787- 1595. Sacred Heart Griffen Theater, 1200 W. Washington.

Artist on the Plaza May 27, 12-1pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays, free outdoor performances. 753-3519. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-785-9363.

Music in the Park May 18, 4-7pm. Screaming Vatos. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544- 1751.

DANCE Dance May 16, 8-11pm Fri. Every Friday night. Donna Weghorst. $10. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546-9515.

ART & ARCHITECTURE

10 Artists Art Exhibit May 17, 6-8pm Sat. Amanda J. Bryan and 10 artists in Club Room. Food and beverages. Free. 217-503-8428. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-523-2787. Amateur Photography Display May 15-16, 12-4pm Mon-Fri. Winners photos and other entries on display May 1-18. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116.

Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage May 15-28, 9am-5pm Thu- Wed. Through Aug. 31, Exhibit of 70 photographs from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 217-782-5764. Curiosities May 17, 21-20, 15-16, 22-24, 27-28, 12-7pm Tue-Sat. Through June 19, Ruthann Mazrim (Mixed Media), Barb Maddox (Jewelry) and Rebecca Dupont (photography). Prairie Art Alliance Gallery in the Hoogland, 420 S. Sixth St., 217-544-2787. Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment May 15-28, 8:30am-5pm Thu- Wed. Through Aug. 31, 14 Illinois artists display art inspired by nature. Free. 217-782-7440. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St, 217-782-7386.

L. Philip Trutter Commemorative Exhibit May 15, 20-22, 27-28, 10am- 3pm Tue, Wed, Thu. Through July 2015, Trutter’s artwork including one-of-a-kind handmade puzzles, interview excerpts of his thoughts on growing up in Springfi eld, his art and architecture. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 217-786- 2200.

Sacred and Liturgical Arts Festival Exhibit May 22-24, 15-17, 19-20, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat. May 2-24, Free multi-faith interdenominational festival celebrating creative, artistic spirit of area’s diverse and multi-cultural residents. Opening Reception Saturday, May 3, 4:30 p.m. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.

Senior Art Exhibit May 15, 8am-11pm Thu. “Appropriately Titled” April 21- May 15. Also at Access Gallery. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 217-206- 6506. Third Thursday Art Show May 15, 6pm-12am Thu. Free, open, all ages art show with local acoustic music and one band at end of night. 217-691- 1301. Donnie’s Homespun, 107 West Cook Road, 323-782-9000.

Old Capitol Art Fair May 17-18, 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. One of the most popular, juried art fairs in the country. Original art, entertainment, food and more. socaf.org. Downtown Springfi eld.

FILM & TELEVISION

Movies in the Park May 16, dusk. Free viewing of “Despicable Me 2.” Bring a chair or blanket. Free. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217- 544-1751.

CHILDREN’S CORNER

AMF Kids Fest May 17, 10am-2pm Sat. Ages 15 and under get one hour free Xtreme bowling and free shoe rental. Get your picture taken with Tommy Ten-Pin, discounted food, drink and adult prices. AMF Strike N Spare Lanes, 2660 W. Lawrence Ave., 217-787-6111. Celebrate Spring - Art Class May 15, 10am Thu. Ages 2-5 and their grown-ups make their own kite and game. Snacks. $40. Register urbansassafras.com. 217-553-6795. Urban Sassafras, 200 Broadway, 217-670-2391. Free Story Time May 17, 11am Sat. Ages 4 to 8 hear Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go, treats. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3111 S. Veteran’s Pkwy, 546-9440.

Kids Good Grief Camp May 18, 12-4pm. Kids 6-12 who have lost a loved one. Led by licensed counselor with Hollywood the Healing Dog. Sponsored by Staab Funeral Home and Crossroads Counseling Center. $10. 217- 247-4421. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.

NATURE

Nature Book Group May 15, 10:30am Thu. The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544- 2473.

Plight of the Monarch May 15, 7-8pm Thu. Springfi eld Audubon Society: Kirby and Cindy Pringle show their short documentary “Plight of the Monarch” and lead post-movie discussion. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Spring Bird Survey May 20, 8am Tue. Mike Bowers on 90-minute hike along trails to survey the migrants. All levels of experience welcome. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East

Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473.

Trail Building School May 24, 9am-4pm Sat. International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Care Crew fullday training of hands on practical application in development of sustainable, natural surface trails. Free but register cilta.org/ events. 618-719-1221. Koke Mill Christian Church, 475 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfi eld, 217-787- 0828.

Wed. Morning Pickup Party May 21, 28, 9-10am Wed. Every Wednesday. Help pick up litter in sanctuary. Gloves and bags provided. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 East Clear Lake Ave, 217-544-2473. Illini Bird Fanciers Bird Fair May 18, 9am-4pm. Breeders with varieties of birds and supplies. $3, kids free with paid adult. illinibirdfanciers.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Land of Lincoln Water Gardening Society Sale May 17, 10:30am-12:30pm Sat. Water plants, pond decorations and supplies from LLWGS members for purchase. 726- 8216. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546-4116. Summer Jamboree May 16, 6pm-dusk. Free activities for entire family all day long, giveaways and prizes. Springfi eld Park District hosts. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave, 217-544-1751.

LECTURES & MEETINGS

Association of Information Technology Professionals May 20, 5:30-8pm Tue. “Offi ce 365, A New Direction.” Walter Meek, Novanis. $15 meal. 217- 971-7005. Top Cats Chill and Grill, 1822 Stevenson Dr, 217- 529-4005.

Better Living Through Trails May 22, 1-4pm Thu. International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Care Crew provides insight on benefi ts of developing sustainable, natural surface trails. Free but please register cilta.org/events. 618-719-1221. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702. Chatham Jaycees Meeting May 15, 8-9pm Thu. 217-414- 9637. VFW Post #4763, 501 W. Mulberry, Chatham, 217-483- 4613.

Chatham Kiwanis Club Meeting May 22, 15, 6:15pm Thu, Civic organization meets every Thursday. 725-6467. Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce, Chatham, 483-2713.

Coffee Seminar: Brewing May 17, 1-2:30pm Sat. Coffee Seminar with Coffee Master David Lee, featuring fi ve different brewing methods. This is a free event and there will be prizes, free samples Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628. Illinois Governor’s Prayer Breakfast May 21, 7:30-8:30am Wed. Jennifer O’Neill, actress, model, author, motivational speaker and founder of innovative animal therapy program for military veterans. $20 by May 14. IllinoisGovernorsPrayerBreakfast. com. 217-206-7642. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

McBrian Lincoln Toastmasters May 22, 15, 6pm. Weekly meeting dedicated to helping individuals improve leadership and communication skills. 416- 5127. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-546-4531.

Rochester Historical Preservation Society

May 19, 7pm Mon. Rochester Orange Judd Historic Walking Tour guides. Meeting at Fire Station. Rochester Community Room, 1 Community Dr, Rochester.

Smart Streamlining May 20, 8:30-10am Tue. Better Government Association free and open to public forum moderated by Jim Leach. Light breakfast. RSVP Alex Gilewicz bettergov. org or 312-453-0632. 312-821- 9042. Sangamo Club, 227 E. Adams St, 544-1793.

Springfield Civil War Roundtable Meeting May 15, 7-8:30pm Thu. James G. Graff, distinguished Roundtable member, co-recipient of Founders Award, WWII Veteran, author of Refl ections of a Combat Infantryman. 217-679-1880. Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 629 S. Seventh St, 217-522-4373. Springfield ICON Monthly Meeting May 19, 7-8:30pm Mon. Springfi eldICON.org. 217- 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 217-523-5212.

The Rotary Club of Springfield May 19, 5:30-7pm Mon. Kate Spindell on Abraham Lincoln’s funeral re-enactment. 217-793- 1710. Maldaner’s, 222 S. Sixth St., 217-522-4313.

BULLETIN BOARD AADA Antique Show May 16-18, 10am-6pm Fri, 10am-5pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun. Orr Building. 899-4437. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Annual Friendly Car Show May 18, 11:30am-5pm Sun. All makes and models welcome. Awards 5 p.m., prizes, food and music. Swap meet, vendors, model car, contest and valve cover racing. $15 registration fee. Friendly Chevrolet in Springfi eld, 2540 Prairie Crossing Dr., 217-280-2415.

APL Pet Adoptions May 17, 8-11:30am Sat. Dogs and cats for adoption. APL UpScale Sale, 2937 West White Oaks, 217-544-7387.

APL Pet Adoptions May 16, 5-8pm Fri. Dogs and cats for adoption at old Donnie B’s Comedy Club. APL UpScale Sale, 2937 West White Oaks, 217-544-7387.

Arrive and Drive Racing Go-Karts May 17, 10am-4pm Sat.

Chance to test-drive a real racing kart. $10. Ages eight and up. 971-5599. Mid-state Kart Club, 160 Kender Lane, Dawson, 217-553-3613. Backgammon Club May 21, 28, 6pm Wed, Every Wed. Online, new and experienced players welcome. 622-9447. Capital Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave, 217-546- 2111.

Balloon Release May 25, 2-4:30pm Sun. Memorial tribute to service members. Program speaker, displays, MC Amie Meneghetti, fl ag booth, activities and games. Vacant lot, west side of David Jones Parkway, across from War Memorial. 217-503-7394. Cruise for Kids May 24, 8am-10pm Sat. Advanced VIP registration $25. Car and driver $10, passengers $5. All makes/models/types welcome. 880-KIDS. 217-814- 5722. Quaker Steak & Lube, 1121 West Lincolnshire Blvd, 217-787-5823.

Golden Needles Meeting May 15, 7-8pm Thu. Basic sewing taught by Patty Stremsterfer. Free. Prairie Skies Public Library, 555 Buckeye Rd, Pleasant Plains, 217-626-1553.

Ice Cream Social, Tree Tour May 24, 1-4pm Sat. Oldfashioned ice cream social (nominal fee), presentation on historic trees, municipal band. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

MCA National Mustang Show May 23-25, 8am-5pm Fri-Sat, 9am-4pm Sun. 217-529-9222. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 217-529-7777.

Military Vehicle Show May 17, 9am-5pm Sat. From iconic jeep to new equipment of the 21st century. Free admission, parking. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761-3910. Springfield Luncheon Optimist Club Meetings May 19, 11:45 2nd Mon, 6pm 3rd Mon. Public welcome. 217- 725-9814. MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave, 217-787-8706.

Senior Celebration May 21, 9am-2pm. Health screenings, informational displays, entertainment and more. Free. 787-9234. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Starting Your Business in Illinois

May 21, 1:30-3:30pm Wed. Call Illinois Small Business Development Center, 544-7232 to register. Free. Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason.

FOOD Feast of Seven Tables May 17, 11am-4pm Sat. Support Freedom in Holiness Mission and have a tasty meal prepared by community members. Go to seven tables and select one food item per table for carryout meal. $7. Carryout only. 217-522-2527. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

Illinois Products Farmers Market May 22, 15, 4-7pm Thu. Thursdays through Oct 16, local food, entertainment. Commodity Pavilion. 785-4873. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-782-1698.

Old Capitol Farmers Market May 17, 21, 24, 28, 8am- 12:30pm Wed and Sat. May 14- Oct 25. Cheese, produce, meats, art and more. Third Saturdays include entertainment, cooking demos and more. Adams between Fifth and Second.

Ribfest 2014 May 17, 11:30-1am Sat. Food, raffl es, 50/50. $5. Proceeds go toward Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 217-546-2337. The Bird Tavern, 1451 W. Jefferson, 217-546-2337.

HISTORY

Korean War National Museum Speaker Series May 24, 2-3pm Sat. Dr. Edmund Wehrle, EIU, reviews politics, economics and culture of early 1950s in U.S. and homefront happenings while war raged in Korea. Free. Korean War National Museum Denis J. Healy Freedom Center, 9 South Old State Capitol Plaza, 217-523-7230. The Civil War’s Secret Soldiers May 17, 3-4pm Sat. Discover the ways women supported the Civil War on the battlefi eld and home front. Impersonator and 20-minute video. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217-391-3221.

A Spirited Stroll Into The Past May 24, 1-4pm. Cake Ice Cream Social (fee), Springfi eld Municipal Band, presentation on the new gate, short talk by Dick Hart, 12 Historic Tree tour. 217-782-2717. Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, 1500 Monument Ave, 782-2717.

AUDITIONS Mature Mob Auditions May 17, 10am-1pm Sat. For Sept. 26-28 show. 217-899-7930. Springfi eld Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St, 528-4035.

HEALTH GROW in Illinois Mental Health May 22, 15, 6:30pm Thu. 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Thursdays. 816-1083. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-525-1866.

Healthy Brain Aging: A Community Education Program May 28, 6-7:30pm Wed. Learn about reducing risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias. Free. Advance registration appreciated but not required. 217-545-7181. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St., 217- 544-6464, ext. 44619.

I Am Still Here May 19, 10-11:30am Mon. For adults who work with or have Alzheimer’s. Through calligraphy, participants create a composition that expresses joys, sorrows and blessings in coping. $25. Register by phone. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 787-6927.

NAMI Springfield Monthly Support Group May 21, 7pm Wed. Third Wednesday month. 217-341- 3125. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

DBSA Central Illinois May 20, 27, 6:30-8:30pm. Tuesdays. For those affected by mood disorder, friends/family. Fellowship Hall, lower level. 414- 7368. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 217-528-3407.

Fitness for You May 15, 22, 12:30-1:30pm. Various exercises and fi tness routines for cancer patients. Register by phone. Free on Thursdays. 217-545-0798. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217-545-0798.

Pilates May 21, 28, 11am-12pm. Free to cancer patients through Side-By- Side Program. Register by phone. Wednesdays. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter, 217- 545-0798.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

Bar Church Springfield May 21, 28, 6:30-8:30pm Wed, Wednesdays with music, entertainment, drinks and short talks. barchurchspringfi eld.com. Stella Blue, 221 S. Fifth St, 217- 789-8988. Chatham Area Youth Present Acoustic Worship Night May 23, 6:30-8:30pm Fri. Youth from local churches lead this fun, family-friendly, faith-fi lled event. 217-391-7627. Edgar’s Coffee House, 87 W. Plummer, Chatham, 217-391-7628.

Justice Sunday - Justice is Planting a Seed May 18, 10:30-11:30am Sun. “Hunger and Obesity: The Cruel Irony of Food Insecurity in America and How Community Gardens Help” by Dr. Kemia Sarraf, M.D., M.P.H. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 217-585-9550.

Relay For Life Gospel Sing May 18, 12-4pm Sun. Food served at noon. Music at 1 with Solid Rock, Rickey and Franci Meredith, New Jerusalem Singers and Heartsfourone. Donation. 217-652-0423. Asbury Methodist Church, 1229 S. Grand Ave., 217-652-0423.

Court Madonna Meeting May 15, 6:30pm Thu. Monthly meeting. 528-4582. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217- 793-1330.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Anniversary Party May 17, 10am-2pm Sat. Super Bowl Champion Isaac Bruce autographs, tours, exercise demos, refreshments, health screenings, vendors, Standridge Auto Racing race vehicle and race simulator to try out. FitClub South, 3631 S. Sixth St, 217-787-8348. Komen Springfield Race for the Cure May 16, 7am Fri. Illinois State Capitol, Capitol and Second St.

Lincoln Garden 8K Trail Run May 17, 7:30-11:30am Sat. Register at www.eventbrite.com. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr, 217-529-1111.

Monday Night Group Ride May 19, 26, 5:30pm Mon. Monday nights from shop to Chatham. All levels. Helmets recommended. Weather details online or FB. Ace Bicycle Shop, 2500 South MacArthur Blvd., 217-523-0188.

Town Brook 5k and Ride May 17, 9:45am Sat. $25 for 5k/long ride. jacksonvilleparkfoundation. com. 217-245-4178. JHS Bowl, West College Ave at Church, Jacksonville, 217-243-9411. Werewolf Ride May 17, 8:10pm Sat. Jacksonville Mountain Bikers say strap on lights and ride. Updates on Facebook. Audubon Woods Mountain Biking Trails, Woods Lane north of Vandalia Road and south of Country Club Road, Jacksonville, 217-245-4178.

Brian McMillen Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run May 24, 8am. Register at event on Facebook. $20-$35. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

Girls on the Run Spring 5K May 17, 8:30am Sat. Noncompetitive race open to all.

Activities and dance party until noon. $25 -$30. Register at gotrcentralillinois.org. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.

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